Osteotec Thatcham, England, United Kingdom
Management Accountant
Osteotec are a fast-growing medical device manufacturer and distributor committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative technology and operational excellence. As we scale across domestic and international markets, we are seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to support our finance function and contribute towards our next phase of growth.
About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial story. You will be responsible for delivering insightful reporting, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, and managing key areas including tax, audit, payroll, and treasury.
This is a broad and hands-on role, requiring both technical expertise and operational oversight. You will maintain and enhance financial systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement changes that enable business growth.
As Financial Controller, you will oversee the full range of finance department activities – from setting targets and supporting departmental budgeting, through to driving operational excellence and ensuring robust financial governance.
What you will do
- Perform month end tasks and prepare and present monthly management accounts across all regions – UK, Ireland and Nordics
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identify variances and provide insightful analysis
- Prepare year-end adjustments and oversee production of statutory accounts, liaising with external personnel
- Prepare the company to be ready for audit in the next 18 months
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements under UK GAAP
- Responsible for the timely completion of various tax reporting requirements such as payrolling benefits, VAT returns and corporation tax
- Oversee financial data collection, validation, and maintenance to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts; split via department, region and consolidated
- Lead payroll activities in coordination with HR, maintain compliance with relevant regulations across multiple jurisdictions
- Manage treasury, ensuring sufficient working capital whilst maximising interest receivable
- Conduct internal audits and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting
- Provide coaching, performance feedback and support career development for direct reports
- Work closely with the FD on other ad-hoc tasks as required
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office
- Strong experience working with financial systems; knowledge of Xero is a plus
- MedTech industry experience preferable but not mandatory
- Proactive team player that is confident to make suggestions
- Strong stakeholder focus and the ability to build strong, stable relationships
- Ability to work well to deadlines, while paying attention to the detail and accuracy
- Adaptability and a willingness to take ownership of tasks and drive results
What We Offer
- An opportunity to work in a purpose-driven growing business where you can make a real impact
- Collaborative and supportive work culture with opportunities for professional development
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Friendly and supportive team culture
- Exposure to the full accounting cycle and wider business operations
Other Details
- Reporting to: Finance Director
- Hours: Full Time
- Location: Head Office, Newbury
- Equipment / software packages used: Microsoft, Power BI, Xero, Fathom
This Job description is not exhaustive but outlines the main requirements.
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